Biography of America, A"FDR and the Depression"
Professor Brinkley continues his story of twentieth century presidents with a profile of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Brinkley paints a picture of America during the Depression and chronicles some of Roosevelt's programmatic and personal efforts to help the country through its worst economic crisis. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt is at FDR's side and, in many respects, ahead of him as the decade unfolds. D

2:30 pm

Biography of America, A"World War II"
America is enveloped in total war, from mobilization on the home front to a scorching air war in Europe. Professor Miller's view of World War II is a personal essay on the morality of total war, and its effects on those who fought, died, and survived it, including members of his own family. D

3:00 pm

Curiosity Quest"Horseback Riding"
Join Joel as he hits the wild wild west trails on a horseback adventure. Watch as Joel's nerves hit the peak, as his vibrant horse, Domino, takes him for a gallop. D

3:30 pm

Biz Kid$"Understanding Income and Expenses"
Go with the cash flow. The Biz Kids watch the ebb and flow of income and expenses. Join them and you'll learn proven methods for getting expenses under control while growing income with new ideas, smarter work habits, and innovation. D

4:00 pm

The Electric Company"Revenge of the Zeros"
Upset about their score of zero points in the banana sculpture contest, Danny and Annie decide to ruin Paul the Gorilla's banana festival party that is being held at The Electric Diner. The Electric Company catches on, and does everything they can to stop the pranksters and save the party and preserve Paul's sanity. D

4:30 pm

Cyberchase"Designing Mr. Perfect"
Frustrated that she can't find Mr. Perfect, The Wicked Witch sets out to design him, by turning a frog into her Prince Charming. Unknowingly, however, Wicked captures and transforms Digit instead of a frog. Her sympathetic wand, Wanda (Danica McKellar), secretly alerts the CyberSquad who jump into action. D

5:00 pm

Jacques Pepin: More Fast Food My Way"Fast Proof"
Jacques shows how to mix and bake a loaf of bread in one pot. Next he shares his favorite eggs - cocotte eggs with creamed mushrooms - prepared in little containers.G

Kimchi Chronicles"The Rice Chronicles"
Rice, the bread and butter of the Korean table, is explored from Busan, Korea's second largest city, all the way to Seoul. Along the way, Marja and her dear friend, the actress Heather Graham, learn about instant rice, tteok (a pasta-like ingredient made of ground rice) and visit Bibigo, a new chain of contemporary restaurants serving fresh variations of bibimbap. Back in New York, Marja and Jean-Georges create their own version of bibimbap, along with sushi-like kimbap, kimchi fried rice and Jean-Georges' famous ginger fried rice. D

6:30 pm

Christina"Skip The Junk Food....Feel The Joy"
They call it junk food because it's just that.junk. Completely unfit for human consumption, most of what we eat is robbing us of our health. D

Rick Steves' Europe"Rome: Baroque Brilliance"
Rick finds a city busy with life and bursting with Baroque. He rambles through the heart of Rome admiring Bernini statues and pondering sunbeams inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. Then he mingles with modern Romans during an early-evening stroll before dinner. He joins locals after dark at the Eternal City's most romantic nightspots.G

8:00 pm

Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions"Atlantic City, New Jersey"
In 1854, two real estate promoters turned a windswept island off the coast of New Jersey into America's favorite seaside resort. Burt Wolf looks at the history of Atlantic City, America's first official lifeguard service, the invention of Salt Water Taffy, and the workings of the modern slot machine. He also tours Atlantic City's hotels, casinos and restaurants, including the shop were the sub-sandwich was invented. D

8:30 pm

Jacques Pepin: More Fast Food My Way"Fast Proof"
Jacques shows how to mix and bake a loaf of bread in one pot. Next he shares his favorite eggs - cocotte eggs with creamed mushrooms - prepared in little containers.G

Coastal Cooking with John Shields"Cowgirl Coastal"
Sue Conley, chief-cowgirl of the Cowgirl Creamery shows us her cowpoke secrets of making cheese on the Northern California coastline. Other recipes from the Gulf coast are Grilled Grouper and Peach Couscous and Texas Cowboy Chili Stew. The Kitchen Goddess shares the secrets of making the perfect Sangria. D

10:00 pm

Joanne Weir's Cooking Confidence"Italian Marketplace"
Inspired by the roasted chickens in the marketsof Italy Joanne teaches her student Joan her version of crispy chicken and potatoes with a side of hot pepper and white balsamic broccolini, topped off with a cherry Zinfandel zabaglione. Recipes: Broccolini with Hot Pepper and White Balsamic, Crispy Chicken and Potatoes with Mustard, Rosemary and Capers, and Fresh Cherries with Late Harvest Zinfandel Zabaglione. Student: Joan Boada, Principal Dancer, San Francisco Ballet. D

10:30 pm

Rick Steves' Europe"Rome: Baroque Brilliance"
Rick finds a city busy with life and bursting with Baroque. He rambles through the heart of Rome admiring Bernini statues and pondering sunbeams inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. Then he mingles with modern Romans during an early-evening stroll before dinner. He joins locals after dark at the Eternal City's most romantic nightspots.G

11:00 pm

Invitation to World Literature"The Thousand and One Nights"
Shahrazad must hold the interest of her despotic husband the sultan with nightly tales, lest she lose her life in the morning. This wellspring of storytelling, circulating from medieval Persia to Egypt to Iraq, like its wily raconteur lives on in many modern adaptations. Art, performance, and film images are employed to show the collection's broad span of influence. D

11:30 pm

Invitation to World Literature"The Epic of Gilgamesh"
The first known human story is that of Gilgamesh, king of Uruk. Images of artifacts from ancient Iraq mix with beautiful illustrations, dance, and costume to tell of the relations between gods and mortals, the search for friendship, love, and immortality. Featured cast members include Assyriologist Ben Foster, comic book illustrator Jim Starlin, and poet and playwright Yusef Komunyakaa. D